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Shickshinny Creek

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46: 490: 1584: 324: 964: 592:. The bedrock mainly occurs on the mountains in this part of the watershed. In the middle reaches of the creek, the surficial geology mainly features bedrock consisting of sandstone and shale, alluvium, and a glacial or resedimented till known as Wisconsinan Till. Some Wisconsinan Outwash and alluvial terrace is also present near Koonsville. Some patches of Wisconsinan Bouldery Till and 342:. It then turns south-southwest for more than a mile, entering Union Township. At this point, the creek turns south for a short distance before turning south-southwest again and flowing through a valley known as Nevel Hollow, crossing State Route 4016 along the way. At the end of Nevel Hollow, the creek enters 730:
Bartoli Lane. A bridge of the same type, but carrying State Route 4007, was built in Union Township in 1940. This bridge is 51.8 feet (15.8 m) long. A concrete tee beam bridge carrying that road over the creek was built in 1965. It is 35.1 feet (10.7 m) long and is also situated in Union Township.
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bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 239 over the creek was constructed in 1925. It is 33.1 feet (10.1 m) long and is situated in Union Township. A steel stringer/multi-beam or girder bridge was built over the creek in 1930 and renovated in the 2010s. It is 46.9 feet (14.3 m) long and carries
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Upstream of one of its unnamed tributaries, the peak annual discharge of Shickshinny Creek has a 10 percent chance of reaching 650 cubic feet per second (18 m/s). It has a 2 percent chance of reaching 950 cubic feet per second (27 m/s) and a 1 percent chance of reaching 1,120 cubic feet per
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has an area of 9.80 square miles (25.4 km). Reyburn Creek joins Shickshinny Creek 1.68 miles (2.70 km) upstream of its mouth. Its watershed has an area of 9.52 square miles (24.7 km). Culver Creek joins Shickshinny Creek 6.72 miles (10.81 km) upstream of its mouth. Its watershed
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The Pocono Beds are found near Shickshinny Creek, on Shickshinny Mountain. The Pocono Beds are found at the same level as the creek slightly north of Shickshinny. This rock formation consists of 200 feet (61 m) of gray sandstone and brownish sandy shales. Approximately 400 feet (120 m)
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in Union Township and one of the main sources of flooding in Shickshinny. During the largest flood in Union Township, which occurred in June 1972, the creek's floodwaters reached a depth of 2 feet (0.61 m) above McKendree Road in Koonsville. The creek's discharge in southern Union Township
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Upstream of Reyburn Creek, the peak annual discharge of Shickshinny Creek has a 10 percent chance of reaching 1,270 cubic feet per second (36 m/s). It has a 2 percent chance of reaching 2,030 cubic feet per second (57 m/s) and a 1 percent chance of reaching 2,440 cubic feet per second
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of Shickshinny Creek has a 10 percent chance of reaching 2,500 cubic feet per second (71 m/s). It has a 2 percent chance of reaching 4,800 cubic feet per second (140 m/s) and a 1 percent chance of reaching 6,200 cubic feet per second (180 m/s). The peak annual discharge has a 0.2
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of Shickshinny Creek is designated as a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery. The tributaries Reyburn Creek and Culver Creek, as well as several unnamed streams in the watershed, also hold these designations. However, the tributary Little Shickshinny Creek is designated as a High-Quality
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were built on the creek in 1802 and 1804, respectively. Several bridges have also been constructed over it. The creek was historically polluted by culm near its mouth, but agriculture was the main industry in the watershed in the early 1900s. It was historically used as a water supply.
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is between 1,200 and 1,220 feet (370 and 370 m) above sea level. In its first mile, the elevation of the creek decreases by 160 feet (49 m). From this point to its mouth, its elevation decreases at a rate of 67.1 feet per mile (12.71 m/km).
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Ice-Contact Stratified Drift, Wisconsinan Ice-Contact Delta, Wisconsinan Bouldery Till, Wisconsinan Till, lakes, and wetlands. The lower reaches of the creek are in a water gap between Huntington Mountain and Shickshinny Mountain. A lake known as
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Shickshinny Creek has three named tributaries, which are known as Little Shickshinny Creek, Reyburn Creek, and Culver Creek. Little Shickshinny Creek joins Shickshinny Creek 0.46 miles (0.74 km) upstream of its mouth. Its
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In the early 1900s, Shickshinny Creek was a clear stream until 200 feet (61 m) from its mouth. At this location, the Salem Breaker of the E.S. Stackhouse Coal Company drained into it via the abandoned
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National Dam Inspection Program. Shickshinny Lake Dam (NDS-ID Number PA-572, DER-ID Number 40-220), Susquehanna River Basin, Shickshinny Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
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The tributary Little Shickshinny Creek is listed on the Columbia County Natural Areas Inventory. The area in its vicinity contains habitats such as a Hemlock Palustrine Forest Natural Community, a
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by the Shickshinny Lake Dam. The dam is 365 feet (111 m) long and 33 feet (10 m) high, with a width of 17 feet (5.2 m) at its crest. It is covered in grass on both sides, with some
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The average annual rainfall is between 35 inches (89 cm) and 45 inches (110 cm). In late April 1965, the water temperature of the creek was measured to be 11.0 °C (51.8 °F).
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on August 2, 1979. Its identifier in the Geographic Names Information System is 1187507. The origin of the creek's name is unknown, but it may be an Anglicized corruption of the word
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was 0.158 milligrams per liter (0.000158 oz/cu ft). The nitrate concentration was 0.700 milligrams per liter (0.000699 oz/cu ft), the concentration of
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ASSESSMENT ONGOING OF 3,000 GALLON FUEL LEAK AT AREA CREEK OWNERS OF A PIPELINE THAT LEAKED DIESEL FUEL INTO SHICKSHINNY CREEK REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE TO AQUATIC LIFE
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also occurring on its north side. A 1980 inspection found its spillway to be "inadequate", but lacking "major deficiencies". However, there was some seepage and erosion.
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The watershed of Shickshinny Creek has an area of 35.0 square miles (91 km). It is located in the northwestern part of Luzerne County and the northeastern part of
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in the township was built on the creek by George Gregory in 1804. The Search brothers built a number of mills on Shickshinny Creek in 1858. They included a sawmill, a
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below the Pocono Beds is a layer of rock approximately 50 feet (15 m) thick and composed of pebbly sandstone. This may be the Mount Pleasant Formation. The
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in the waters of Shickshinny Creek was once measured to be 7.2 milligrams per liter (0.0072 oz/cu ft) milligrams per liter. The concentration of
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are also present. In its upper reaches, the creek is almost entirely dominated by Wisconsinan Till, bedrock, and some lakes. However, there is a patch of
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A lake known as Shickshinny Lake is in the watershed of Shickshinny Creek. It has an area of approximately 129 acres (52 ha). The lake is
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A 62-foot-deep well in the Shickshinny Creek water gap was once noted by Newport to produce 40 US gallons (150 L) of water per minute.
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The lower reaches of the watershed of Shickshinny Creek mostly consist of mountains. The upper reaches of the watershed consist of hills,
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In 1996, 3,000 US gallons (11,000 L) of oil leaked from a pipe into Shickshinny Creek, but there was no major environmental damage.
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have been constructed over the creek. A masonry arch bridge carrying Glen Ave over the creek is 32.2 feet (9.8 m) long. A concrete
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The Geology of the Susquehanna River Region in the Six Counties of Wyoming, Lackwanna, Luzerne, Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland
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immediately north of Shickshinny Lake and some Wisconsinan Bouldery Till and Wisconsinan Outwash not far from the creek's source.
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second (32 m/s). The peak annual discharge has a 0.2 percent chance of reaching 2,390 cubic feet per second (68 m/s).
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The surficial geology near Shickshinny Creek mainly consists of urban land, fill, alluvium, alluvial terrace, alluvial fan,
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has been a significant industry in the watershed in the past. The streams of the watershed also power small
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in the early 1900s. Little Shickshinny Creek has been used as a water supply for Shickshinny, as well as
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Surficial geology of the Shickshinny 7.5-minute quadrangle, Columbia and Luzerne Counties, Pennsylvania
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Shickshinny Creek joins the Susquehanna River 172.34 miles (277.35 km) upriver of its mouth.
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is also found in the watershed. Additionally, the Chemung Beds are found on parts of the creek.
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In its lower reaches, the surficial geology in the vicinity of Shickshinny Creek consists of
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concentration was 3.5 milligrams per liter (0.0035 oz/cu ft). The concentration of
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naturally reproduce in Shickshinny Creek from its headwaters downstream to its mouth.
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quadrangle of Shickshinny. However, its source is in the quadrangle of Sweet Valley.
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Flood Insurance Study VOLUME 1 of 6 LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (ALL JURISDICTIONS)
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The Shickshinny Water Company used a stream in the Shickshinny Creek watershed as a
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Annals of Luzerne County: A Record of Interesting Events, Traditions, and Anecdotes
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in Union Township, Luzerne County was built by Isaac Benscotter in 1802. The first
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was 7 milligrams per liter (0.0070 oz/cu ft) and the concentration of
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valley northwest of Sylvan Lake in Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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along the lower reaches of the creek can be up to 30 feet (9.1 m) deep.
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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Middle Susquehanna Subbasin Year-1 Survey
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was measured to be 1.60 milligrams per liter (0.00160 oz/cu ft).
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The watershed of the tributary Little Shickshinny Creek is located in the
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and were collectively known as the Shickshinny Mills or Search's Mills.
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percent chance of reaching 10,800 cubic feet per second (310 m/s).
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and turns south, passing through the village of Koonsville and crossing
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swamp, a dry oak-heath forest, a highbush blueberry shrub swamp, and a
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At the border between Union Township and Shickshinny, the peak annual
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Kulp, George Brubaker; Coons, Joseph D.; Woodruff, Wesley E. (1919),
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Shickshinny Creek begins in a valley in Ross Township, northwest of
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Water Resources Inventory Report ...: Act of July 25, 1913, Part 10
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was 15.0 milligrams per liter (0.0150 oz/cu ft), and the
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was built through the Shickshinny Creek gap in 1877. A number of
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Pennsylvania Wild Trout Waters (Natural Reproduction) - Jan 2015
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Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Restoration,
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is in the watershed and is dammed by the Shickshinny Lake Dam.
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Susquehanna River in Shickshinny, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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before reaching its confluence with the Susquehanna River.
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approached 8,300 cubic feet per second (240 m/s).
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The course of Shickshinny Creek has been described as "
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Susquehanna River Basin Commission (September 2009),
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of Shickshinny Creek is 499 feet (152 m) above
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Lake 308:Wisconsinan 280:Shickshinny 252:Shickohinna 210:Tributaries 199:Progression 155: / 38:Shickohinna 1594:Categories 836:References 704:flour mill 694:The first 650:Muhlenburg 546:urban land 401:alkalinity 329:Koonsville 186:Basin size 143:76°08′48″W 140:41°09′05″N 1474:March 10, 1442:March 10, 1360:March 10, 1338:March 10, 1313:March 10, 1220:March 10, 1164:March 10, 1138:March 10, 1078:March 10, 941:March 10, 790:Paddy Run 778:reservoir 774:red maple 762:main stem 739:Mocanaqua 712:brickyard 700:gristmill 625:Watershed 586:sandstone 523:sandstone 503:sea level 467:discharge 388:watershed 360:water gap 300:gristmill 256:tributary 56:Etymology 1568:March 8, 1555:(2004), 1537:March 8, 1500:March 8, 1419:March 8, 1387:March 8, 1289:(1982), 1272:March 8, 1244:March 8, 1197:March 8, 1109:March 8, 1042:March 8, 996:March 8, 972:March 8, 907:March 8, 869:March 8, 784:See also 727:tee beam 719:turnpike 710:, and a 672:flooding 594:wetlands 578:boulders 554:alluvium 456:chloride 448:nitrates 444:nitrogen 362:between 824:of the 756:Biology 723:bridges 696:sawmill 582:bedrock 515:sinuous 452:sulfate 296:sawmill 262:in the 258:of the 254:) is a 665:riprap 661:dammed 644:, and 642:swamps 580:, and 570:gravel 507:source 460:sodium 319:Course 298:and a 290:, and 278:, and 213:  178:Length 114:  80:  77:Source 1562:(PDF) 1531:(PDF) 1524:(PDF) 1333:(PDF) 1036:(PDF) 1029:(PDF) 935:(PDF) 928:(PDF) 901:(PDF) 894:(PDF) 808:Notes 767:trout 747:mills 646:lakes 590:shale 531:gorge 527:shale 499:mouth 348:right 340:ponds 110:Mouth 1570:2015 1539:2015 1502:2015 1476:2014 1444:2014 1421:2015 1389:2015 1362:2014 1340:2014 1315:2014 1274:2015 1246:2015 1222:2014 1199:2015 1166:2014 1140:2014 1111:2015 1080:2014 1044:2015 998:2015 974:2015 943:2014 909:2015 871:2015 820:See 760:The 706:, a 652:and 588:and 574:till 568:and 566:sand 562:fill 525:and 429:culm 366:and 352:left 266:in 1596:: 1493:, 1462:, 1407:, 1369:^ 1173:^ 1147:^ 1118:^ 1100:, 1087:^ 1051:^ 1022:, 1005:^ 963:, 950:^ 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Index

Shickshinny Lake

Mouth
41°09′05″N 76°08′48″W / 41.1514°N 76.1468°W / 41.1514; -76.1468
Chesapeake Bay
Reyburn Creek
Culver Creek
Little Shickshinny Creek
tributary
Susquehanna River
Wyoming Valley
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Ross Township
Union Township
Shickshinny
Culver Creek
Reyburn Creek
Little Shickshinny Creek
sawmill
gristmill
Wisconsinan
Shickshinny Lake

Koonsville
Sylvan Lake
ponds
Shickshinny Lake
right
left
Pennsylvania Route 239

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